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Malaysia mulls unexplained wealth law to trace elites’ riches, but warns of ‘unintended consequences’

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The government is not yet ready to implement the Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), despite having…
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Zayn Rayyan’s mother closes defence after expert says messages showed no malice, verdict of neglect trial due Oct 31

PETALING JAYA, Aug 5 — The defence team for the mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, charged with neglect resulting…
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Singaporean car owner caught filling RON95 into plastic container, Johor Domestic Trade Ministry launches probe

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 5 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Johor branch has initiated an investigation…
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Sasar Wardieburn housing project for armed forces personnel to kick off in early 2026, Setapak to follow in 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Construction of the Satu Anggota Satu Rumah (SASaR) housing project at Wardieburn Camp here, involving…
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Govt mulls new law to tackle rising online drug trade, says home minister

KAJANG, Aug 5 — The government is studying the need to amend existing laws or introduce new legislation to address…
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Bus driver jailed seven days, fined RM8,000 over Serdang crash into tree that injured three kindergarten kids, teacher

PETALING JAYA, Aug 5 — The driver of the bus, which was carrying 30 kindergarten students and five teachers, that…
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Terengganu man conned of over RM100,000 in forex scam linked to Facebook ‘friend’s sister’

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 5 — An elderly man lost more than RM100,000 after falling prey to a foreign currency exchange…
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Appeals court tosses ex-student’s alleged bullying suit, says claim had no legal basis

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a former student of a special education…
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Top cops of Johor, Riau Islands express commitment to strengthen cross-border security cooperation

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 5 — Strategic cooperation in addressing maritime security issues, smuggling, human trafficking, and elements of terrorism in…
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RM3.6m lost to umrah fraud since 2024 until May this year, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Since 2024 until May this year, 204 complaints related to umrah fraud, with losses totalling…
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Malaysia reaffirms sovereignty over Sulawesi Sea blocks, rejects ‘Ambalat’ term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia has reaffirmed its sovereign rights over the…
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Kelantan teacher pleads not guilty to four charges of sexual offences against 11-year-old male pupil 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — A teacher pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, today to…
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EAIC uncovers falsified documents, rule breaches at Pontian District Fisheries Dept in Johor

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has found violations involving breaches of policy and procedure in…
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Nine in 10 Malaysians read scam alerts, but fear still fuels fraud, banking survey shows

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Nine in 10 Malaysians actively read scam-related alerts, with satisfaction levels rising to 73 per…
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Kompleks Satria Pertiwi opens as Sarawak premier’s grand new official base

KUCHING, Aug 5 — Sarawak has created another new landmark following the opening of the Sarawak Premier’s official office complex,…
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‘Will reduce gradually’: PM says sudden deficit cuts risk hurting education, STR and healthcare allocations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Madani government is gradually reducing the fiscal deficit in phases to lessen the national…
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Reach consensus first before seeking MP allocations, Anwar tells Opposition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) to first…
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Anwar: Thailand, Cambodia want Malaysia to stay in peace talks role even after Asean chair ends

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Thailand and Cambodia have asked Malaysia to keep mediating their ongoing border conflict, even after…
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Man claims trial to robbing Melaka convenience store with butcher knife

MELAKA, Aug 5 —  A man pleaded not guilty at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court here today to a charge…
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Malaysia ready to send monitoring team to Thailand-Cambodia border if requested, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Malaysia is prepared to coordinate the deployment of a monitoring team along the Thailand-Cambodia border…
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Sarawak Water: Sibu faces 12-hour water cut from 10pm tonight for urgent pipeline repairs

SIBU, Aug 5 — Several areas here will experience a water supply interruption tonight due to repair works on major…
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Bomba D-G: Sarawak to adopt new fire safety compliance framework under amended Fire Services Act

KUCHING, Aug 5 — Sarawak will soon adopt a new fire safety compliance framework in line with national reforms under…
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Abandoned at Kelantan bus stop: Baby boy found wrapped in ‘kain pelikat’ in Pasir Puteh

KOTA BHARU, Aug 5 — A baby boy was found abandoned, wrapped in a kain pelikat (sarong), at a bus…
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Foiled in Setia Alam: Snatch thief caught after botched necklace grab

SHAH ALAM, Aug 5 — A man’s attempt to snatch a necklace from a local in Setia Alam was thwarted…
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KL to get 762,500 new homes by 2040, 40pc earmarked as affordable under DBKL plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) aims to provide up to 762,500 housing units by 2040,…
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Flag mix-up at PD school was honest mistake by disabled worker, says Lukut rep

SEREMBAN, Aug 5 — A person with a disability (PwD) mistakenly put up the Jalur Gemilang flag upside down at…
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MyKad or full price: Targeted RON95 subsidy plans to be unveiled by end-Sept, says MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the detailed implementation plans for targeted subsidies for RON95…
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‘Fake and fraudulent’: Viral RM26m gratuity letter ‘never issued’, says works minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has denied the issuance of a letter dated…